Recreation Events and Activities
The Lost Coast Labyrinth
The labyrinth is dedicated to Karin Dunphy, a long time resident of Shelter Cove, and SCARF board member from 2017 - 2022. It has always been a dream of Karin's to have a labyrinth in Shelter Cove, and she was the inspiration that encouraged SCARF to attempt this project.
While SCARF was thrilled to head up this project, it would not have been possible without the assistance of the Resort Improvement District #1, which allowed us to use their land, and of course the amazing community of Shelter Cove, who provided provided ideas, money, and lots of labor to make this project possible.
For those unfamiliar with labyrinths, a labyrinth is a circular path which is used for meditative purposes, and you can see others in Eureka, Arcata, Garberville, and Santa Rosa - there are over 400 in California. The Lost Coast Labyrinth, is now listed on the Worldwide Labyrinth locater site. We want to thank SCARF Board Member, Nina Jackson for getting it listed, and we want to thank the Shelter Cove community, RID, and all of our sponsors for helping us make this a reality.
Download the Lost Coast Labyrinth flier here.
The artistic elements of the labyrinth were provided by :-
Artistic Rendition: Vanessa Kay & Darcie Maassen
Redwood Pole: Bruce Willis
4 Redwood Benches: Chris Ball
Labyrinth Redwood Sign: Seth Plank
Corporate sponsors include
The Humboldt Lodging Alliance - Southern Region
Vocality Community Credit Union
So Hum Health
Randall Sand & Gravel
Whitethorn Construction
Artistic Rendition: Vanessa Kay & Darcie Maassen
Redwood Pole: Bruce Willis
4 Redwood Benches: Chris Ball
Labyrinth Redwood Sign: Seth Plank
Corporate sponsors include
The Humboldt Lodging Alliance - Southern Region
Vocality Community Credit Union
So Hum Health
Randall Sand & Gravel
Whitethorn Construction
The Children's Garden and Playground
Why Build a Children's Garden?
The flower garden at the entrance to the Shelter Cove Community Clubhouse is maintained by volunteers Mary Ellen Freed and Linda Franklin. Linda was going to work in the garden one morning and found young children running through the garden playing follow the leader. They were having fun, but some of the plants were being trampled, and it occurred to her that there was a need for a place where children could run and play, so she started sketching such a place - a garden designed with children in mind.
The Shelter Cove Arts and Recreation Foundation is proud to have worked with the Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District to provide this recreational opportunity for the community. The garden is an octagon shape with flower beds around the perimeter, an obstacle course with stepping stones, balance beams, upright log rounds, hopscotch, planter boxes for vegetables and berries, and a child size table and benches in the center.
In addition to community cash donors, and volunteers who helped turn Linda's idea into reality, we want to thank the following business who provided sponsorship - Redway Feed and Garden for providing all the potting soil for the raised beds, Whitethorn Construction, Dazey's Supply, Sylvandale Gardens, and Schmidtbauer Lumber for giving us generous discounts on the materials and supplies to build the garden project.
Why Build a Children's Garden?
The flower garden at the entrance to the Shelter Cove Community Clubhouse is maintained by volunteers Mary Ellen Freed and Linda Franklin. Linda was going to work in the garden one morning and found young children running through the garden playing follow the leader. They were having fun, but some of the plants were being trampled, and it occurred to her that there was a need for a place where children could run and play, so she started sketching such a place - a garden designed with children in mind.
The Shelter Cove Arts and Recreation Foundation is proud to have worked with the Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District to provide this recreational opportunity for the community. The garden is an octagon shape with flower beds around the perimeter, an obstacle course with stepping stones, balance beams, upright log rounds, hopscotch, planter boxes for vegetables and berries, and a child size table and benches in the center.
In addition to community cash donors, and volunteers who helped turn Linda's idea into reality, we want to thank the following business who provided sponsorship - Redway Feed and Garden for providing all the potting soil for the raised beds, Whitethorn Construction, Dazey's Supply, Sylvandale Gardens, and Schmidtbauer Lumber for giving us generous discounts on the materials and supplies to build the garden project.
Nature Hikes
Download this Nature Trail flyer and head out and enjoy the peace and beauty that these Shelter Cove trails provide - you won't be disappointed! In 2020, 51 new signs identifying plants and trees were added to the SCARF Nature Trail, and the Bill Franklin Nature Trail. Several new benches were also added to the trails. Download these plant identification flyers before you head out to walk the nature trails.
SCARF Nature Trail Plant Guide
Bill Franklin Nature Trail Plant Guide
Download this Nature Trail flyer and head out and enjoy the peace and beauty that these Shelter Cove trails provide - you won't be disappointed! In 2020, 51 new signs identifying plants and trees were added to the SCARF Nature Trail, and the Bill Franklin Nature Trail. Several new benches were also added to the trails. Download these plant identification flyers before you head out to walk the nature trails.
SCARF Nature Trail Plant Guide
Bill Franklin Nature Trail Plant Guide
